WhozURDoggie

RECEIVED Wed., Dec. 12, 2007

Dear Editor,
    I wanted to offer a heartfelt recommendation for a small business here in Austin creating beautiful photos of our family pets.
    During a contest photo session at the opening of the Furr Factor on South First, I inquired about purchasing the contest photo taken of my dog. The photographer, Shelley Godfrey of WhozURDoggie, replied that the photos taken are for the contest only and go directly to the Furr Factor who had hired her. While chatting, I mentioned that my dog Lani-Girl was 17, means the world to me, and is sick with lymphoma so I wanted to have a nice keepsake photo of her. She then offered a complimentary photo session the next business day to ensure I would have something beautiful of Lani-Girl to keep.
    Besides having great compassion and understanding for the relationship many of us have with our pets, she took the most beautiful photos of Lani-Girl, capturing her spirit and personality.
    I have been sick for three years now, lost my business, ran through all of my savings for health care, and am unable to work. Lani-Girl was by my side through this and more. Upon looking at the WhozURDoggie website, while being reasonable for most people, I realized I could never have afforded the photo session myself. Shelley Godfrey knew none of this but offered her services out of kindness and understanding. While Shelly has come to Austin fairly recently, I was happy to see the "old school" Austin ethic alive and continuing.
    I wholeheartedly recommend Shelley Godfrey of WhozURDoggie.com as a talented and thoughtful artist to create a timeless keepsake of your own family pet. My Lani-Girl was buried out in the country on Thanksgiving weekend. I will be forever grateful for Shelley’s amazing gift to a complete stranger.
Karen Sestak
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